Unit Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Capital Medical Center ICU​/PCU

Position Summary

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Unit Based is responsible for operationalizing tools, theories, skills and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based practice of nursing staff on the assigned unit/department(s). The incumbent will practice in the position of NPD Specialist by assuming roles such as learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.

This position operates under the direction of their assigned manager and emphasizes assessment of practice gaps, identification of learning needs, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination, facilitation of positive learning and practice environments, consultation, evaluation, ethics, education, evidence-based practice, research, quality of nursing professional development practice, change management, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, mentorship, customer relations, standardization, communication, organization, prioritization, flexibility and creativity as it relates to onboarding/orientation, competency management, continuing education, role development, collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practice, research and quality.

The position collaborates significantly with Program Managers within the Center for Clinical Education & Professional Practice Development, as well as Clinical Operational Managers, Directors, and Unit-Based NPD S/G.

• Master's degree in Nursing
• PhD in Nursing, DNP, or ARNP preferred
• Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
• ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within two (2) years of hire
• Minimum four (4) years of acute care nursing practice
• Minimum three (3) years of program management experience within an education role preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of previous experience as unit educator, system educator, NPD Specialist/Generalist preferred

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $ – $ USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.